There was a big gold strike in 1893, in Kalgoorlie. The place became very famous after this incident. The Hannan Street nearby has been named after the man who made that strike. Since then, Kalgoorlie produces nearly 112,000 oz of gold per year.
The town has an ugly surrounding and dumped rock escarpment and hence the place has been termed as a lush green oasis. There are tree-lined avenues to offer shade. The town displays several buildings, built in 1908, displaying grandeur of architecture. The Town Hall has a splendid staircase and decorated ceiling along with a clock tower.
The place hosts several museums. The Hainault tourist mine is another major attraction for the tourists. Summers are extremely hot here, yet the town has remained a major tourist centre to the visitors. The place has been a proud winner of many tourism awards. Among the town's attractions are the School of Mines and Museum, Paddy Hannan's Tree, Paddy Hannan's Statue and the Golden Mile Museum and collection of local gemstones.
Activities Available: Horse racing, golf, bowls, tennis, gliding and swimming.
